Description
A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber Blueberry Salad featuring crunchy cucumbers, sweet blueberries, sliced almonds, and fresh mint, all tossed in a zesty lemon-honey vinaigrette. Perfect as a light side dish or healthy snack, this salad is quick to prepare and bursting with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers, sliced into bite-size pieces
- 340 g (1 package) blueberries
- 1/2 cup (43 g) sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup (8 g) fresh mint, thinly sliced
Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients: Slice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl. Add the blueberries and sliced almonds to the bowl. For the fresh mint, stack the leaves, roll them tightly, then slice into thin ribbons. Add the mint to the bowl with the other ingredients and set aside.
- Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
- Finish and Serve: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated. Serve the salad immediately for maximum freshness, or refrigerate until ready to serve for a chilled and refreshing experience.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Chilling the salad before serving enhances the flavors.
- You can toast the sliced almonds lightly for added crunch and flavor.
- Fresh mint can be substituted or complemented with fresh basil for a different herbal note.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
